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Overview

An exploration of the twentieth century's wars and revolutions, booms and busts, dictators and democratic forces, providing a secure historical basis for understanding today's complex globalised world.

The twentieth century created a new world. This paper is essential for students who major in History, and it also complements studies in a wide range of subjects, including law, politics, psychology, anthropology, English, geography and marketing.

About this paper

Paper title The Global Twentieth Century
Subject History
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,103.10
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

Associate Professor Miranda Johnson - miranda.johnson@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Miranda Johnson

Lecturers:

Professor Tony Ballantyne

Associate Professor Miranda Johnson

Teaching Arrangements

This is a team taught paper.

Textbooks

All required course materials will be made available electronically via the library.

Course outline

Available on Blackboard.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Be equipped with a clear sense of the general shape of world history in the 20th century and the interrelationship of events, ideologies and personalities
  • Have a sound grasp of the concepts, terms and methodolgies historians use

Timetable

Semester 1

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Aoroa

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Tuesday 12:00-12:50 9-14, 16-22
Thursday 11:00-11:50 9-14, 16-22

Tutorial

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Tuesday 16:00-16:50 10-13, 16, 19-20
A2 Thursday 16:00-16:50 10-13, 16, 19-20
A3 Friday 12:00-12:50 10-13, 16, 19-20
A5 Thursday 09:00-09:50 10-13, 16, 19-20
A6 Thursday 10:00-10:50 10-13, 16, 19-20
A7 Friday 09:00-09:50 10-13, 16, 19-20
A8 Thursday 15:00-15:50 10-13, 16, 19-20

Overview

An exploration of the twentieth century's wars and revolutions, booms and busts, dictators and democratic forces, providing a secure historical basis for understanding today's complex globalised world.

The twentieth century created a new world. This paper is essential for students who major in History, and it also complements studies in a wide range of subjects, including law, politics, psychology, anthropology, English, geography and marketing.

About this paper

Paper title The Global Twentieth Century
Subject History
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

Professor Tony Ballantyne: tony.ballantyne@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Co-ordinator: Professor Tony Ballantyne

Lecturers:

  • Professor Mark Seymour
  • Professor Tony Ballantyne
  • Teaching Arrangements

    This is a team taught paper.

    Textbooks

    All required course materials will be made available electronically via the library.

    Course outline

    Available on Aoroa.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will:

    • Be equipped with a clear sense of the general shape of world history in the 20th century and the interrelationship of events, ideologies and personalities
    • Have a sound grasp of the concepts, terms and methodolgies historians use

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Aoroa

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 14:00-14:50 9-12, 15-22
    Thursday 15:00-15:50 9-12, 15-22

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Friday 14:00-14:50 10-12, 15, 17, 19-20
    A2 Friday 09:00-09:50 10-12, 15, 17, 19-20
    A3 Friday 10:00-10:50 10-12, 15, 17, 19-20
    A4 Wednesday 09:00-09:50 10-12, 15, 17, 19-20
    A5 Friday 15:00-15:50 10-12, 15, 17, 19-20
    A6 Friday 16:00-16:50 10-12, 15, 17, 19-20
    A7 Wednesday 10:00-10:50 10-12, 15, 17, 19-20
    A8 Wednesday 11:00-11:50 10-12, 15, 17, 19-20
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